NYS Music 202​1

Author: julian rosicke

  • Jason Matu Seeks A Better Tomorrow On “Fare Thee Well”

    Jason Matu releases his first single “Fare Thee Well” today, September 17th, from his upcoming EP set for release October 15th.

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    Matu, a songwriter from Brooklyn creates music he describes as simple, immediate songs with a literary bent and expansive soundscapes. When told not to pursue music until he has completed college, Matu went ahead and enrolled into law school.

    The indie artist’s new single displays an uplifting tone in a grim year plagued by the pandemic. “Fare Thee Well,” the first single from Jason Matu’s upcoming Same Day EP, is an Americana piece which paints a portrait of an overcoming feeling of perseverance and triumph.

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    Matu’s upcoming EP was written all in one day’s time and recorded by frequent collaborator and Grammy-nominated producer Justin Craig, responsible for Hedwig and The Angry Inch. Joining him are base and guitarists Jordan and Talor Steinberg of The Moon City Masters.

    Eventually, Jason Matu rediscovered his musical purpose after insulating himself as a creative force in a short-lived arena rock band, and shifted priorities. he moved to Brooklyn. With a series of tragic medical emergencies, deaths, and global pandemics in the way, Jason was literally (and figuratively) forced underground. In his isolated apartment Jason found himself writing song after song.

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    With no one else to sing his compositions, Jason took it upon himself be the vocalist. Somewhere in the cracks between 5,000 discarded lines of song, Jason found his voice. Jason made his debut album Dumb Ecstatic Bliss, which rose to #115 on the college radio charts. Working on his neon Americana follow-up, the Same Day EP, titled cleverly due to the fact that all three songs were written on the same day during the pandemic.

  • Blue Note Jazz Club Announces Robert Glasper “Robtober” Residency

    New York City’s Blue Note Jazz Club has announced the return of multi-Grammy Award-winning artist Robert Glasper to the Blue Note stage for a stacked “Robtober” Fall residency in the heart of Greenwich Village.

    From October 1 to November 7, Glasper will perform a total of 66 shows across 33 nights, including Halloween weekend. The run of shows continues Blue Note’s historic 40th anniversary festivities.

    Robert Glasper

    Robtober is already shaping into an incredible run of shows with high-caliber guests who are sure to command the stage alongside Robert Glasper. Glasper’s previous Blue Note shows have included tributes to Stevie Wonder, Roy Hargrove and J Dilla. A-list celebrities and unannounced special guests, including Dave Chappelle, Kanye West, Chris Rock, Questlove, Jill Scott, Common, Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli (Black Star) and Yebba are known to pop by the Blue Note to join Glasper for impromptu performances when he is in town. 

    In 2018, Glasper became just the 4th musician to hold a month-long residency at Blue Note, joining a short list that includes jazz legends Dizzy Gillespie, Chick Corea and Chris Botti. The residency was spotlighted in the New York Times, which proclaimed that Glasper is “probably the most prominent jazz musician of his generation.” 

    The Blue Note is special to me because it’s the pinnacle of jazz, but it doesn’t stop there. They allow me to step outside the box and be who I really am, unapologetically. They give me the venue to do it. The first two residences were amazing. We had to take a break but I’m really excited to be back and see my fans again. Not being able to perform for so long made it really clear how important the fans are so I can’t wait to go there and make some more history.
     

    Robert Glasper

    Robert Glasper is the leader of a new paradigm in jazz, with a career that pans musical and artistic genres, winning 4 Grammys and 8 nominations across 7 categories, as well as an Emmy for his song on Ava Duvernay’s doc “13th”. October 2021 marks his return to the Blue Note, one of his first jazz stomping-grounds, for another record breaking residency (coined “Robtober”) as he takes over the Blue Note New York with an astounding 66 shows over 33 days, celebrating his musical career. Whilst his style consistently defies definition, Glasper’s residency demonstrate not only different eras, but also various parts of his musical community and the impact his collaborators have had on his development and style.

    Robert Glasper

    Alex Kurland, Director of Programming at Blue Note says of Robtober, “This residency is a monumental and historic event within culture, with each show an experience and literally unforgettable. Robert’s residency always produces landmark and extraordinary moments, and to be able to move forward with it after such challenging times is deeply meaningful to the Blue Note, New York City, and to art and music culture. The caliber and range of Robert’s to-be-announced projects, special guests and collaborations, are an incredible testament to his icon status.”

    Special guests and daily lineup are coming soon. Purchase tickets here.

  • Caffe Lena School of Music to offer New Classes for Kids starting in September

    After a year of online music teaching, Caffe Lena is bringing youngsters into its historic performance space for an after-school program that mixes music education along with socialization.

    Caffe Lena School Of Music

    “Music is a gift best shared with friends,” says guitar and ukulele instructor James Gascoyne. Fall classes are set to Begin this September with in-person and virtual options.

    Caffe Lena School of Music group lessons show off authentic folk teaching methods. “No sheet music. No big stars. We gather in a circle and learn to sound good by watching and listening carefully,” says program coordinator Vivian Nesbitt. Students who spent the year being taught on Zoom came to the venue over the summer and experienced the change and enjoyment of face to face music.

    Caffe Lena School Of Music

    Proctor’s Collaborative and Troy Savings Bank Music Hall have well-established theater and music training programs with generous scholarship opportunities. Caffe Lena’s Matt McCabe Scholarship provides tuition assistance and loaner instruments for families in need.

    Troy Savings Bank Music Hall

    Nesbitt goes on to say, “While we are hopeful about meeting in person this fall, the safety of the students, their families and our staff comes first. Anyone in the teaching space must be masked. In the event that the classes need to move back online, Zoom will be ready to continue the program.”

    Caffe Lena’s online lesson program will continue into the fall with a slate of new classes for more advanced players just announced. Lena Jonsson, an Award-winning Swedish fiddler will be joining the roster along with singer-songwriter Cosy Sheridan. Sheridan, a Caffe Lena performer, will be teaching a four-week songwriting class. These classes, geared toward adults, have attracted students from all over the US and Canada as well as Spain, the UK and Australia.

    Founded in 1960, Caffè Lena is a premiere concert venue located in Saratoga Springs. Known around the world for fostering the preservation and growth of independent music rooted in tradition. In person or virtually, Caffe Lena provides an unparalleled listening experience for renowned artists and breakout bands nearly every night of the week. for more info about their schedule, please visit www.caffelena.org

  • Musicians For Harmony Plans 20th Anniversary Concert honoring 9/11


    Starting shortly after 9/11, Musicians For Harmony has confirmed its 20th Anniversary planned for September 11 2021, with an online and in-person concert at Merkin Hall in Kaufman Music Center in New York City. The special event aims to ‘elevate musical voices in the service of peace, health and equity to commemorate the victims of 9/11, Covid-19 and social injustice.”

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    Musicians For Harmony is an organization dedicated to advancing peace and cross-cultural dialogue through music. The aftermath of 9/11 has greatly changed our nation. It is important to remember and honor those who lost tragically lost their lives. There are many memorials to pay your respects, as the 9/11 memorial and museum are both free to explore.

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    The two-hour concert will be one of the first in-person music events of the fall season post-Covid.  Access to the online concert will be free, and the in-person show have tickets for sale.

    The show will feature the music of Juilliard String Quartet, ETHEL, Musique Sans Frontières, and more. Composers include Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Ulysses Owens, Jr, James “Kimo” Williams, Robert Mirabal, Pat Irwin and John King. Learn more about the artists here.

     

  • Bardavon to reopen UPAC with Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue on September 26

    After being closed for 18 months during the pandemic,  Bardavon Presents has announced the reopening of Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) on Sunday, September 26 at 7pm. The show is rescheduled from August 22 due to Hurricane Henri, with tickets from August 22 being honored.

    Sunday August 22 at 7pm with preformers Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, followed the week after by Brit Floyd on Sunday August 29 at 8pm.

    Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue – Sunday, August 22 at 7pm at UPAC

    Troy Andrews, or, “Trombone Shorty,” brings his R&B, rock, rap and funk brass band to UPAC for the first time ever! Come early and enjoy the Brasskill second line on Broadway starting at 5pm, and grab dinner in a great Kingston restaurant before celebrating UPAC’s reopening!

    Trombone Shorty has draw the unqualified respect of some of the most iconic legends in jazz and is known to, “Deliver a high-energy funk rock show capable of mesmerizing international rock stars.”

    Bardavon

    Trombone Shorty is equally gifted on both trombone and trumpet. Originally from New Orleans, Trombone Shorty was a bandleader by the age of six. He spent a great deal of time absorbing lessons from his older brother James, a dynamic musical performer known as “Satchmo of the Ghetto.”

    “It really is as good as they say – believe the hype and don’t miss it. The perfect rock show” -LA Times

    Tickets start at $45 (members get $5 off)

  • It’s a Beautiful Day in Mister Rajer’s Neighborhood

    On May 18, Mister Rajers’ Neighborhood dropped the new trippy summer anti-anthem “Cinco Uno Eight“ a psychedelic song about the Capital Region of Upstate New York.

    “Cinco Uno Eight” is originally written, composed, and produced by L Niño. An idea to combine various local artists he had previously worked with in order to properly honor the 518 led to the development of this song. Whether it be the appearances of Mike Guagliardo and Showerpanther adding a distinctive synth sound, to including soothing ambient noises from artists from the local area.

    Perhaps the highlight of the track however are the two local MC’s, Justin Sedefian aka Sav and Word Class aka Major Capers. “Each individual layered on an instrumental or vocal to create a truly odd, strange, ode to our beautiful homeland.”

    Cameos were also made by Will Fredette of the Albany band El Modernist. The final edition of Kevin Lovely, who has known L Niño since they both attended Guilderland High School, took over mixing duties, while sound engineer legend David Tyo refined the track as the mastering engineer.

    L Niño wrote the initial song and produced it and left “gaps” for people to spit verses on, and then had friends each add “layers” which which was chopped up and collaged by L Niño.

    “L Niño” is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer based out of Troy, NY. He remained in the underground scene until achieving some local traction in the Albany area for his work with Major Niño which was recently in the running for an Eddie Award.

    L Niño played violin all throughout highschool. But really didn’t start getting into production, until returning to Troy around 2015. He has taught himself guitar, bass, drums, and production. “My favorite thing to do is produce though, so this was a really neat opportunity to “produce” other musicians and have them spit on a track that was designed to be uh….spitted on?”

    He has released music under numerous monikers and projects such as L Niño, Mister Rajers’ Neighborhood, Major Niño, and Jacques in the Bag. Featured in the Times Union and Floated Magazine with features on 102.7 WEQX-FM and local radio stations such as WCAA-LP 107.3 FM, L Niño has also played at well-known local Capital Region venues such as The Fuze Box, The Low Beat, and Troy Kitchen. In the wake of Covid, as venues start to open back up, L Niño hopes to bring more compositions from different projects and artists to the stage.

    In L Niño’s other video, “Trumpistani Breakfast,” he compares peoples obsessions with McDonalds to others obsession and fascination with Trump in this wacky video.

    “I guess the tongue-in-cheek metaphor would be like…imagine if there was an individual or a whole group of individuals who for some reason thought that McDonald’s makes the BEST burger ever! Which works since Trump LOVES McDonalds. (Not saying that there’s anything wrong with a McDonalds burger, there’s a time and place where it sure hits the spot, but to believe that it’s THE BEST EVER is uh….is something) So the video was just trying to convey being disturbingly obsessed with McDonalds…..or other things.”

    L Niño

    You can stream the new single here and find out more by visiting the label’s website.

    L Niño will be returning to gigging this summer and will begin doing small shows around the Capital Region as things start opening back up.    

  • SummerStage Jubilee Benefit Concert nominated for New York Emmy

    The City Parks Foundation has announced that the 2020 SummerStage Jubilee benefit concert has been nominated for a New York Emmy. The documentary film shows off the impacts of the City Parks Foundation free programs in New York City parks, which was originally aired in September 2020 on WABC-TV, as well as digitally streamed. The Emmy nomination is for the Documentary Cultural Category.

    Summerstage Jubilee

    The film follows the story of a young girls journey throughout the five boroughs while enjoying musical performances by Sting, Norah Jones, Trey Anastasio, Rufus Wainwright, Leslie Odom Jr., Rosanne Cash, Emily King and PJ Morton with appearances by comedian Louis Black and musical artists H.E.R., Paul Shaffer, Jimmy Fallon and many more.

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    Along with the City parks Foundation, SummerStage founder Joe Killian is nominated as the Executive Producer of the film. SummerStage has been around for 35 years and is a music and entertainment powerhouse.

    Oscar winning producer and now Emmy-nominee Jonathan Olson breathes life into the SummerStage Jubilee at a time when public programs were halted by the COVID-19 pandemic. NYC parks remained open as some of the only public areas available to all.

    Summerstage Jubilee

    Donations to SummerStage help ensure New York’s largest free outdoor performing arts festival is able to remain free and available to all New Yorkers, giving residents a chance to converse and hang out with others while attending this terrific event. For more information, visit www.SummerStage.org.

    Watch a 0:30 trailer of the SummerStage Jubilee

  • Live Music Makes a Return In Northville with Summer Concert Series

    Located in Fulton County. Northville welcomes the return of acoustic music with their Summer Concert Series on Fridays and Saturdays from 7-9pm. The downtown district is a great place to enjoy unique shops, good food, and live music.

    The town of Northville offers many exiting events, ranging from Ski centers to waterfront parks. The small village located in the town of Northampton offers residents a peaceful rural area, along the shores of the Great Sacandaga Lake. Also along the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, Northville is filled with sights to see.

    The Northville-Placid Trail

    After the first settlement in the 1780s, the village of Northville was the home to a successful lumbar industry, which led to a, “Strong economy and rich cultural life.” Being so close to the “Great” Lake and along the entrance to the Southern Adirondack Mountains, Northville became a destination for tourists and travelers alike. The inclusion of cultural arts programs, Camping grounds and a ski resort makes the village of Northville so special, while keeping its history of being a small historic village.

    The town’s population continues to grow, and The Northville Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The return of live music located on Main Street, and Center Street makes the Summer Concert Series a destination spot for music lovers and travelers.

    Friday Night Concerts will be held on Main Street from 7 – 9 pm, and Saturday Night Concerts will be held on Center Street from 7 – 9 pm

    Friday, July 30 – Sam Van Wagoner
    Saturday, July 31 – Matthew Shannon

    Friday, August 6 – Nick and Keelan
    Saturday, August 7 – Ryan Racine

    Friday, August 13 – Steve Taylor
    Saturday, August 14 – Ken Mobley

    Friday, August 20 – Acoustic Ash
    Saturday, August 21 – Plymouth Philharmonic

    Friday, August 27 – Uc3
    Saturday, August 28 – Alex Mandenall

    Friday, September 3 – Sheila Landis
    Saturday, September 4 – Nick Fugedi

    Friday, September 10 – Al Carmichael
    Saturday, September 11, Mike Bass

    Friday, September 17 – Mike Ball
    Saturday, September 18 – Ryan Racine

    Friday, September 24 – Nick and Keelan
    Saturday, September 25 – Geff Phillips

    Friday, October 1 – TBD
    Saturday, October 2 – Acoustic Ash

    Friday, October 8 – Kevin Bouton
    Saturday, October 9 – Adam Plomaritas

    Friday, October 15 – 2xl duo
    Saturday, October 16 – Plymouth Philharmonic

    Friday, October 22 – Mike Freeman
    Saturday, October 23 – Ryan Racine

    Friday, October 29 – Nick and Keelan
    Saturday, October 30 – Kate Hinote

    To explorer more of the Village of Northville, visit the link here.

  • Pat Metheny to release new album “SIDE-EYE”, will make 3 stops in NY on huge worldwide tour

    Releasing September 10th, SIDE-EYE is an exciting new release by Pat Metheny accompanied alongside new young stars.

    Naturally, a world tour has been announced to accompany the release, with dates below and over 100 concerts world-wide to choose from, among those dates in New York, Patchogue, Rochester, and Troy.

    Pat Metheny

    Pat Metheny‘s new release in his 40 year, 20-time grammy winning career; SIDE-EYE, is accompanied by a handpicked and rotating cast of players featuring some of the most original and compelling new musicians on the New York scene.

    Pat Metheny

    The new album, SIDE-EYE NYC will be released September 10 through BMG Modern Recordings. Recorded just before the world-stopping pandemic, SIDE-EYE (V1.1V) combines reworkings of Metheny’s timeless compositions including, “Timeline,” along with stunning new originals. Now bringing the same spirit to a new crop of players who grew up with his music, Metheny’s SIDE-EYE flows in his usual genre-defying way from post-organ-trio grooves to expansive mini-suite forms to simply Pat Metheny at his most rocking.

    Listen to “Timeline” by Pat Metheny

    As on the recording, the live version of SIDE-EYE will feature the pianist James Francies. The drum chair in SIDE-EYE has been filled by many exiting names including Eric Harland, Anwar Marshall and most notably, Marcus Gilmore, who is spotlighted on the recording. The young New Orleans drummer, Joe Dyson, will be featured in the upcoming live performances around the world.

    Pianist James Francies.

    Metheny is known for his musical experimentation, as he is the only musician ever to win grammy awards in twelve different musical categories. Through his collaborations, Metheny is able to intertwine genres and offer groundbreaking never before heard of music. His collaborators on past projects have included Steve Reich, Ornette Coleman, Herbie Hancock, and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, David Bowie.

    Pat Metheny

    PAT METHENY SIDE-EYE TOUR DATES

    September 16, 2021 – Jazz Alley – Seattle, WA

    September 17, 2021 – Jazz Alley – Seattle, WA

    September 18, 2021 – Jazz Alley – Seattle, WA

    September 19, 2021 – Jazz Alley – Seattle, WA

    September 21, 2021 – Revolution Hall – Portland, OR

    September 22, 2021 – Cascade Theater – Redding, CA

    September 24, 2021 – Monterey Jazz Fest – Monterey, CA

    September 25, 2021 – SFJazz Center Miner Auditorium – San Francisco, CA

    September 26, 2021 – SFJazz Center Miner Auditorium – San Francisco, CA

    September 27, 2021 – Crest Theater – Sacramento, CA

    September 29, 2021 – Lobero Theatre – Santa Barbara, CA

    September 30, 2021 – The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park – San Diego, CA

    October 1, 2021 – Irvine Barclay Theatre – Irvine, CA

    October 3, 2021 – Mesa Arts Center – Mesa, AZ

    October 5, 2021 – Fox Tucson Theatre – Tucson, AZ

    October 6, 2021 – National Hispanic Cultural Center – Albuquerque, NM

    October 7, 2021 – Boulder Theatre – Boulder, CO

    October 8, 2021 – Strings Music Pavilion – Steamboat Springs, CO

    October 9, 2021 – Paramount Theatre – Denver, CO

    October 11, 2021 – Lied Center Performing Arts – Lincoln, NB

    October 12, 2021 – Pantages Theatre – Minneapolis, MN

    October 14, 2021 – Pabst Theatre – Milwaukee, WI

    October 15, 2021 – Thalia Hall (2 shows) – Chicago, IL

    October 16, 2021 – Memorial Hall – Cincinnati, OH

    October 17, 2021 -Orchestra Hall – Detroit, MI

    November 4, 2021 – Flying Monkey – Plymouth, NH 

    November 5, 2021 – State Theatre – Portland, ME

    November 6, 2021 – Foxwoods- The Fox Theater – Mashantucket, CT

    November 7, 2021 – Wilbur Theatre – Boston, MA

    November 9, 2021 – Ridgefield Playhouse – Ridgefield, CT

    November 11, 2021 – Keswick Theater – Glenside, PA

    November 12, 2021 – State Theatre New Jersey – New Brunswick, NJ

    November 13, 2021 – The Music Center at Strathmore – N Bethesda, MD

    November 14, 2021 – Patchogue Theater of Performing Arts – Patchogue, NY

    November 16, 2021 – Williams Center for the Arts – Easton, PA

    November 18, 2021 – Kodak Theater – Rochester, NY

    November 19, 2021 – Troy Music Hall – Troy, NY

    November 20, 2021 – Academy of Music – Northampton, MA

    February 3, 2022 – State Theatre – State College, PA

    February 4, 2022 – Ferguson Center for the Arts – Newport News, VA

    February 5, 2022 – Jefferson Center – Roanoke, VA

    February 7, 2022 – Schermerhorn Symphony Center – Nashville, TN

    February 8, 2022 – Thomas Wolfe Auditorium – Asheville, NC

    February 9, 2022 – Carolina Theater – Durham, NC

    February 11, 2022 – Blumenthal Knight Arts Theater – Charlotte, NC

    February 12, 2022 – Variety Theater (2 Shows) – Atlanta, GA 

    February 13, 2022 – UAB’s Alys Stephens Center – Birmingham, AL

    February 14, 2022 – Charleston Music Hall – Charleston, SC

    February 16, 2022 – Lyric Center – Stuart, FL

    February 17, 2022 – Dr. Phillips Center – Orlando, FL

    February 18, 2022 – Arsht Center Knight Concert Hall – Miami, FL

    February 19, 2022 – Florida Theatre – Jacksonville, FL

    February 20, 2022 – Capitol Theatre – Clearwater, FL

    February 23, 2022 – One World Theater – Austin, TX

    February 24, 2022 – One World Theater – Austin, TX

    February 25, 2022 – Cullen Theater – Houston, TX

    February 26, 2022 – Majestic Theatre- Dallas, TX

    April 26, 2022 – Sono Centrum- Brno, Cz

    April 27, 2022 – Wiener Konzerthaus- Vienna, Au

    April 28, 2022 – MUPA – Budapest, Hgy

    April 29, 2022 – Forum Karlin – Prague, Cz

    May 1, 2022 – Alte Oper Erfurt – Erfurt, Gr

    May 2, 2022 – Alte Oper – Frankfurt, Gr

    May 3, 2022 – Tollhaus Karlsruhe – Karlsruhe, Gr

    May 4, 2022 – Tonhalle Dusseldorf – Dusseldorf, Gr

    May 6, 2022 – Grand Teatro Geox – Padova, It

    May 7, 2022 – Teatro Alighieri -Ravenna, It

    May 8, 2022 – Teatro Umberto Giordano – Foggia, It

    May 9, 2022 – Auditorium Parco della Musica – Rome, It

    May 11, 2022 – Auditorium Del Lingotto – Torino, It

    May 12, 2022 – Teatro degli Arcimboldi – Milano, It

    May 13, 2022 – Volkhaus – Zurich, Sw

    May 14, 2022 – Philharmonie im Gasteig – Munich, Gr

    May 15, 2022 – Philharmonic Luxembourg – Luxembourg

    May 17, 2022 – Admiralspalast – Berlin, Gr

    May 19, 2022 – Oetkerhalle Halle – Bielefeld, Gr

    May 20, 2022 – Geblasehalle – Neunkirchen, Gr

    May 21, 2022 – L’Olympia – Paris, Fr

    May 22, 2022 – Ancienne Belgique – Brussels, Bl

    May 24, 2022 – Beethoven Saal – Stuttgart, Gr

    May 25, 2022 – Konzerthaus Dortmund – Dortmund, Gr

    May 27, 2022 – Haus Auensee – Leipzig, Gr

    May 28, 2022 – Laeiszhalle – Hamburg, Gr

    May 29, 2022 – De Roma – Antwerp, Bl

    May 30, 2022 – Tivoli Vredenberg – Utrecht, Hld

    June 2, 2022 – Opera Nova – Bydgoszcz, Pl

    June 3, 2022 – Opera Lesna – Sopot, Pl

    June 4, 2022 – Palladium – Warsaw, Pl

    June 6, 2022 – National Forum of Music – Wroclaw, Pl

    June 7, 2022 – Centrum Spotkania Kultur – Lublin, Pl

    June 8, 2022 – Church of St. Kolbe – Bielsko-Biala, Pl

    June 9, 2022 – Kunsthaus Weiz – Weiz, Aus

    June 12, 2022 – Hammersmith – London, UK

    June 14, 2022 – Rocher de Palmer – Cenon, Fr

    June 15, 2022 – Sala Mozart – Zaragoza, Sp

    June 17, 2022 – Aud. Mar de Vigo – Vigo, Sp

    June 18, 2022 – Botanical Garden – Madrid, Sp

    June 19, 2022 – Teatro de la Maestranza – Seville, Sp

    June 21, 2022 – Palau de la Musica – Barcelona, Sp

    June 22, 2022 – Palau de les Arts – Valencia, Sp

    Listen to “It Starts When We Disappear” from SIDE-EYE NYC

  • The Pursuit of Color releases Bright and Shiny “Biodiversity”

    The Pursuit of Color is an up and coming psychedelic indie rock artist from Dave Cooper, a guitarist, songwriter, and producer from Brooklyn.

    “I just released my first brand new single this week, “Biodiversity”, a tribute to my mother. “Biodiversity” is about trusting the people you love to help you face your fears.” It was released on June 11th, 2021.

    Dave Cooper first got into music when he was a young kid. Growing up, his brother would play KROK and Q104.3 in their room, listening to artists such as The Strokes, and Linkin Park. Once he began playing guitar at 9, music was completely interwoven into his daily life.

    I got the chance to interview the “Pursuit of Color” artist, answering questions about his music inspirations along with his asperations.

    Cooper’s musical influences include Vampire Weekend, Grateful Dead, Tame Impala and Anderson.Paak. When asked on how he would describe his music, Cooper says he wants his music to, “Reflect on a collection of everything I’ve ever loved and wanted to make combined together.” Using a funky, pop “Indie jam,” sound, he wanted to make unique music that, “Tugs on the Heartstrings, but also makes you want to dance and smile.”

    He describes “Biodiversity” as a “bright and shiny song about a kid’s love for his mother, which is how the world looks when you’re young.” The song has an incredibly catchy beat, able to intersect the lyrics of the song with the vibe it gives off.

    Through his music, Cooper tells stories of love, loss, and most importantly – trying to find the color to fill in between the lines of life.

    The Pursuit of Color artist would one day love to collaborate with Anderson.Paak. Their styles of music are similar, with transcending beats propelled by a singing voice that blends perfectly with the beat. Take a listen to his brand new single, “Biodiversity,” below or on Spotify.

    Music & lyrics by David Cooper